Should I even bother with Stanford

lookingforward
Tue, 08 Aug 2017 14:52:07 +0000

I wish more understood that when you’re talking tippy tops, there is no “insignificant.” No C is ok, no 3 , except in very specific circumstance. (Like, the highly advanced STEM kid, already in college level math and/or sci, with strong related ECs, who just didn’t do well with foreign lang.)

OP said STEM. How can anyone say a low standardized score is ok cuz his hs teacher gave him a high grade? Can you comprehend the immense competition from kids with high grades, high rigor, and top scores all around?

Are you aware that in apps to tippy tops, half or more hs do not report rank? And they are not looking for moderate performers at top high schools. Too many applicants will be top performers at tough high schools.

There us no hall pass on this, no super essay or club you founded or little love note you send that gets them to ignore your whole picture.